Equipment shortage hampers Sumatra rescue work - 02 Oct 09
- 12 years ago
Indonesian rescuers have been battling to reach people trapped under rubble after a powerful earthquake in Padang, West Sumatra.
But their work has been hampered by a lack of heavy equipment to remove tonnes of concrete debris from collapsed buildings.
Al Jazeera's Step Vaessen witnesses a dramatic rescue attempt which highlights the challenges facing the disaster teams armed with only hammers.
But their work has been hampered by a lack of heavy equipment to remove tonnes of concrete debris from collapsed buildings.
Al Jazeera's Step Vaessen witnesses a dramatic rescue attempt which highlights the challenges facing the disaster teams armed with only hammers.